Maltese vs Biewer Terrier
Compare Maltese to Biewer Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
8-8 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-8 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Origin Country
Malta
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1984 AD
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Maltese
Biewer Terrier
